Mengmeng's Tsundere Demeanor, Her Brother-in-Law's Despair (Seeking Follow-ups)!

At this moment, inside Class 1 of the second year.

On the podium, the teacher was explaining the classifications and habits of various soul beasts in great detail.

Sunlight spilled in through the expansive floor-to-ceiling windows.

The classroom was quiet, with most of the students in a drowsy state; they had little interest in this kind of martial soul theoretical knowledge.

Thus, the only sound echoing in the classroom was the teacher's steady lecture, met with absolutely no response, much like a university lecture hall.

However, the atmosphere in the front row by the window was somewhat subtle.

Meng Hongchen had her arms crossed, her pretty face slightly puffed up, as she deliberately turned her head to the other side.

She wore the expression of a young lady who was currently very angry.

Her cherry-red long hair cascaded over her shoulders, shimmering brilliantly under the sunlight.

{Actually, I like them all.}

Beside her, Xu Tianyao was wearing a helpless, apologetic smile, leaning in from time to time to whisper something.

His ingratiating manner caused Meng Hongchen to nearly lose her composure several times.

In the end, she forced herself to keep a straight face.

Yet, the slightly upturned corners of her mouth had already betrayed her.

Behind the two of them, a gaze filled with immense resentment remained locked firmly onto Xu Tianyao.

Xiao Hongchen had his arms crossed, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

Especially when he saw his precious younger sister being teased by Xu Tianyao until she secretly blushed.

The veins on his forehead couldn't help but throb, and his fists clenched until they creaked.

My sister is being snatched away, yet I am powerless to stop it.

I wanted to rely on my strength to reclaim everything that once belonged to me, only to discover I am no match for that guy. There is nothing more desperate in this world than this!

Such multiple blows were difficult for the usually conceited and arrogant Xiao Hongchen to accept.

As a once-in-a-century genius of the Hongchen Family.

His Three-Legged Golden Toad martial soul was considered top-tier across the entire Sun Moon Empire.

The strength of its metal attribute even faintly approached the level of Ultimate Metal!

Yet, he just happened to run into Xu Tianyao.

That overbearing Sunlight martial soul, with its Ultimate Fire attribute, seemed to naturally suppress metal-attribute martial souls.

Every time they sparred, his attacks—which he took such pride in—would be melted and disintegrated by that terrifying high temperature before they could even get close.

Whenever he thought of this, Xiao Hongchen's gaze toward Xu Tianyao grew increasingly sorrowful and indignant.

Yet, Xu Tianyao was completely oblivious to this.

At this moment, he was secretly holding Meng Hongchen's cool, soft little hand.

He lowered his voice and said, "Mengmeng, believe me."

"Once Shrek Academy replies and the exchange student program officially begins, I will definitely find a way to take you with me."

"That will be our first time leaving the Sun Moon Empire."

"The continent's number one academy, the continent's number one soul beast forest, the continent where gods have appeared... so many places are waiting for us to see."

"How about we treat it like a trip?"

"Think of how meaningful it would be."

Listening to Xu Tianyao describe the future and looking into his burning eyes, the little face that Meng Hongchen had been deliberately keeping straight gradually revealed a hint of longing.

For her, having lived in the Ming Capital since she was a child.

The outside world was truly full of attraction.

More importantly, once she left the Sun Moon Empire, her grandfather wouldn't be able to control her anymore. If her grandfather couldn't control them, would this stinky guy finally...

Not knowing what she was thinking of, a faint blush rose on Meng Hongchen's fair face.

Her mind had already begun to fantasize about certain scenes.

Attending classes together during the day, cultivating together, and strolling around Shrek Academy together.

They could even stay together at night to discuss cultivation insights (yes, just discussing insights, the kind for studying).

Inseparable, like glue and lacquer.

Thinking to the end, the young girl's lips couldn't help but curl into a sweet smile.

And this scene was seen clearly by Xiao Hongchen, who was sitting behind them.

"Snap."

The soul tool pen in Xiao Hongchen's hand snapped in two.

Though he sat there with a blank expression, his heart was shattered into pieces.

The pain of a sister-complex!

One week later, Shrek Academy.

Today was the day Qian Duoduo officially returned to the academy. Mu En and the others were deeply concerned about the actual gains from this visit to the Sun Moon Empire.

Therefore, the moment Qian Duoduo returned to the academy, an emergency Sea God Pavilion meeting was convened.

Inside the Sea God Pavilion, there was absolute silence.

The soft light emitted by the Golden Ancient Tree spilled down from the dome, draping the entire Sea God Pavilion in a hazy veil.

In the main seat, Mu En remained leaning in his wheelchair, his aged face looking as if he might fall asleep at any moment.

Xuan Zi leaned to the side, drinking wine, while Yan Shaozhe, Cai Meier, Qian Duoduo, Xian Lin'er, and all the elder masters were present.

Even Zhang Lexuan, who was always busy with inner courtyard affairs, stood quietly by the old man's side at this moment, silently listening to everyone's discussion.

A moment later, Mu En slowly opened his eyes, his cloudy gaze falling upon Qian Duoduo.

"Duoduo," a raspy voice echoed within the Sea God Pavilion.

"Tell us."

"What did you see during this trip to the Sun Moon Empire?"

"And those few matters I entrusted to you before your departure—how were they handled?"

"Yes."

Upon hearing this, Qian Duoduo immediately stood up, bowed respectfully to Mu En, and took a stack of organized documents from his storage soul tool.

Clearly, before returning to the academy, he had already summarized and organized everything he had seen and heard during the visit.

His gaze swept across those present before he began to speak: "Respected elders, acting under the academy's orders, I led the Shrek delegation to the Sun Moon Empire to attend the coronation ceremony of the new emperor, Xu Tianran."

"I shall now report to you all the findings from this visit."

As he spoke, he turned to the first page of the documents.

"First, the current attitude of the Sun Moon Empire toward our Shrek Academy and the three Douluo nations."

Hearing this, everyone's expressions grew more serious; this was the issue they cared about most.

Qian Duoduo stated, "During the coronation ceremony, Xu Tianran did not meet with us personally."

"The person responsible for hosting the Shrek delegation throughout the trip was the Sun Moon Empire's regent, who is also Xu Tianran's younger brother, Prince Ming, Xu Tianyao."

"Based on my observations during this period, although Xu Tianyao is still young, he wields extremely high authority within the Sun Moon Empire."

"Whether it be high-ranking court officials, military leaders, or the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineer Academy and Mingde Hall, all show him great respect."

"Many important matters are decided by him personally."

As soon as these words were spoken, many elders in the Sea God Pavilion nodded slightly, clearly committing this unfamiliar name to memory.

Qian Duoduo continued: "Judging from the content of our exchanges with Xu Tianyao, the Sun Moon Empire has no intention of launching a war in the short term."

"At the very least, for the next few years, their focus will remain on domestic reform and development."

"Furthermore, under Xu Tianyao's leadership, the Imperial Ministry of Commerce of the Sun Moon Empire took the initiative to reach a new trade agreement with the three nations."

"They have allowed both sides to resume and expand trade relations."

"Although strategic resources remain strictly restricted, ordinary civilian goods and some soul tool technologies have begun to be opened for trade."

"Synthesizing this information, it is my judgment that the Sun Moon Empire is currently more inclined to accumulate strength by developing its national power rather than launching an immediate war."

Xuan Zi set down his wine gourd, a flash of disdain crossing his eyes.

The other elders nodded thoughtfully.